The tool allowed users to encrypt their internet traffic and hide their IP address when using untrusted networks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/microsoft-to-drop-free-vpn-feature-from-365-subscription-this-month/#ftag=CADf328eec
Microsoft Paint adds Copilot AI tools.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-paint-brushes-up-on-ai
If you already have a Dyson stick vacuum, you'll be sorely disappointed.
Earlier today, third-party app store AltStore PAL, announced that a porn app called Hot Tub was now available to iOS users in the European Union. The marketplace, which enables people in the EU to sideload apps outside of Apple’s App Store, described it as the
Article URL: https://www.404media.co/senator-hawley-proposes-jail-time-for-people-who-download-deepseek/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42925001
Points: 295
# Comments: 171
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Article URL: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-31/pdf/2025-02116.pdf
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42925712
Points: 113
# Comments: 65
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Article URL: https://gamehistory.org/vghf-library-launch/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42926076
Points: 25
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Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,326 for Feb. 4. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-feb-4-1326/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Trump administration removed pages relating to LGBTQ issues, HIV information, racial disparities and more, but you can still find them on the Wayback Machine. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/thousands-of-webpages-were-deleted-per-trumps-orders-heres-how-to-view-them/#ftag=CADf328eec
The answer depends on where you live. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/insurance/does-your-home-insurance-cover-wildfire-destruction/#ftag=CADf328eec
The cost of prescription drugs may increase, but here's where you can find discounts on critical medication. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/where-find-prescription-discounts-heart-medication-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Feb. 4 Strands puzzle, No. 338. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-4-338/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 604 for Feb. 4. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-4-604/#ftag=CADf328eec
The plan to add 500,000 chargers across the US was just gaining momentum as Biden left office. Experts say it's in the states' hands now. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/why-trump-likely-cant-stop-the-buildout-of-public-ev-chargers/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 134 for Feb. 4 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-feb-4-134/#ftag=CADf328eec
Egg shortages have sent prices soaring. We asked two economists when things might improve. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/refresh-will-egg-prices-stay-ridiculously-high-forever-two-experts-offer-different-predictions/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple Music is offering new subscribers an excellent deal ahead of Super Bowl LIX and the Apple Music Halftime Show. You can get six months for just $2.99, an exceptional savings.
Maximilian Raynor’s 50-pound dress, made from 12,000 feet of repurposed fiber optic cables, turns the internet’s physical form into wearable art.
Shop Samsung Super Bowl Sunday TV deals and save up to $6,000 on Samsung OLED and QLED TVs
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is fantastic, but do you need to play the first game to enjoy it?
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/do-you-need-to-play-kingdom-come-deliverance-1-before-2
Začneme se seznamovat se SIMD instrukcemi pro platformu 80×86, které jsou souhrnně nazývány, i když ne zcela přesně, vektorové instrukce. První na řadě je technologie MMX. https://www.root.cz/clanky/simd-instrukce-na-platforme-80x86-neprimy-dusledek-platnosti-mooreova-zakona/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
Article URL: https://openeurollm.eu/launch-press-release
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42922989
Points: 53
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Article URL: https://whatever.scalzi.com/2025/02/03/how-translation-works-book-title-edition/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42923512
Points: 29
# Comments: 6
https://whatever.scalzi.com/2025/02/03/how-translation-works-book-title-edition/
Article URL: https://blog.reverberate.org/2025/02/03/no-panic-rust.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42924448
Points: 17
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Article URL: https://simonwillison.net/2025/Feb/3/a-computer-can-never-be-held-accountable/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42923870
Points: 123
# Comments: 92
https://simonwillison.net/2025/Feb/3/a-computer-can-never-be-held-accountable/
As the software development market shows no signs of recovery this year, and with the Gen AI bubble potentially about to burst as well, how many of us are considering quitting our jobs and moving into other fields?
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42924533
Points: 37
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Here's what to expect for mortgage rates during the week of Feb. 3-9, 2025. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/weekly-mortgage-predictions-tariffs-and-labor-data-could-spark-volatility/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you own a certain Apple Watch model and you're eligible for a payout, you have until April 10 file a claim. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/these-apple-watch-owners-can-claim-part-of-a-20-million-settlement/#ftag=CADf328eec
Now, the game will show up in the Times Games app, where the Feb. 9 Connections: Sports Edition game will be Super Bowl-themed. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nyt-connections-sports-edition-puzzle-comes-out-of-beta-on-super-bowl-sunday/#ftag=CADf328eec
Your MagSafe accessories might work for both iPhones and Android phones as the Qi2 standard expands its reach. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-magsafe-charging-explained-magnetic-accessories-are-expanding/#ftag=CADf328eec
Kids love devices, but if those devices are connected to the internet, you may want to consider a well-rounded VPN like Norton VPN Ultimate to provide parental control tools and privacy protection against malware, AI scams, and more.
https://www.techradar.com/vpn/help-your-family-browse-safely-with-this-vpn
Hidden in plain sight: Sophisticated malicious PDFs target mobile users worldwide
The Apple AirPods 4 fall to their lowest price ever, plus great deals on the AirPods Pro 2 and the AirPods 4 with ANC.
https://www.laptopmag.com/headphones/3-amazing-apple-airpods-deals-on-amazon-starting-at-just-usd99
Civilization 7's review embargo has lifted, and the reception has so far been generally positive. Here are some standout reviews to help you make up your mind.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/civilization-7-review-roundup
Just a few days after the official RTX 5090 launch, some early adopters are reporting black screens and unrecognized hardware. Here's what you need to know.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/nvidia-rtx-5090d-driver-issues
The chipmaker received the amount as default interest from the European Commission following an appeal against a €1.06 billion ($1.1 billion) fine levied in 2009
EA is ready to take the wraps off the next Battlefield early. The publisher shared a brief glimpse of footage from an alpha version of the game as part of &t=1s" data-original-link="
Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario and a former staunch supporter of President Trump, has announced that the Canadian territory will be “ripping up” a $100 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink. The contract was signed in November of last year and tasked Starlink with providing internet service to remote pa
Uber rolled out a new set of features on Monday that could remove some friction for people with service animals. The company now lets handlers automatically notify drivers that they ride with a service animal.
In a blog post, Chris Yoon, an Uber Product Manager, wrote that h
Article URL: https://github.com/simplescaling/s1
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42920884
Points: 16
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Article URL: https://cantoscrolls.com/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42922052
Points: 3
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The legendary band won the Grammy for Best Rock Performance but lost Record of the Year to Kendrick Lamar. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/beatles-nab-first-grammy-for-an-ai-assisted-song/#ftag=CADf328eec
Graham Potter returns to his old club in this East vs. West London derby. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-chelsea-vs-west-ham-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The new Mint Hybrid mattress features a supportive, dual coil design that provides sleepers with a supremely comfortable feel and an accommodating firmness profile. Is it your perfect match? https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/tuft-and-needle-mint-hybrid-mattress-review/#ftag=CADf328eec
Severance fans can enhance their enjoyment of the show by reading Ricken's self-help book, which plays a role in the program. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/self-help-book-from-apple-tv-plus-show-severance-is-now-free-for-download/#ftag=CADf328eec
Security researchers have tested DeepSeek’s R1 model - and made some disturbing discoveries.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/deepseek-incredibly-vulnerable-to-attacks-research-claims
Starz and BET Plus are teaming up in a new streaming bundle that's exclusive to Prime Video in the US.
Proton VPN recorded a 7000% increase in sign-ups above baseline as citizens are looking for ways to evade restrictions. Here's all we know so far.
A new Fire TV update has quietly removed the ability to hide unwanted apps, but there is way around it using a third-party app.
These are the three Max movies and shows I'm looking forward to streaming this month.
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-4-february-2025
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-4-february-2025
You've reportedly got until Friday (February 7) to watch the first three seasons of The Expanse on Prime Video.
There's never been a better time to get back into wrestling, trust me WWE on Netflix is awesome.
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-4-february-2025
DeepSeek-R1 expands across Nvidia, AWS, GitHub, and Azure, boosting accessibility for developers and enterprises.
Email spam is spiralling out of control, with over 90% of emails classified as such in 2024, report claims.
Laptop Mag's Silicon Survey meets the architects behind the architecture that powers our favorite portable tech. Catch exclusive interviews with Apple, AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, Nvidia, and more as we learn how their silicon will shape the future of CPUs and GPUs.
As part of our 2025 Silicon Survey, Laptop Mag spoke with executives from AMD, Apple, Arm, Intel, MediaTek, Nvidia, and Qualcomm to determine if we can expect to see performance and efficiency plateaus in the coming years.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/cpu-gpu-interview-highlights-from-intel-amd-qualcomm
With major overhauls to the company’s CPU and GPU lineup, 2025 looks like a big year for Team Red. However, hardware alone isn’t the secret behind the AMD Advantage.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/amd-interview-roadmap-2025-ai-and-gaming
Despite previously suggesting Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth missed its sales goals on PlayStation 5, the game has enjoyed a very strong launch on Steam PC so far.
Third-party file explorer "Files" just received a significant update that adds a new cards view to the app.
The next Battlefield game needs your help to succeed, and Battlefield Labs is the solution. Here's what it entails and details on how you can sign up now.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/battlefield-labs-announcement
At long last, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is here, and so are reviews for the medieval RPG. Here's a look at its Metacritic score and what people are saying.
It’s not every day you see a massive discount on a Samsung Odyssey monitor, but right now you can get the Samsung Odyssey G5 for 36 percent off. Instead of its usual $550, Amazon has it on sale for $350, so you can finally upgrade your setup at a reasonable price.
An external streaming device is the best way to access online video services without replacing your entire TV. By plugging one of these devices into your TV’s HDMI port, you’ll be able to use apps like Netflix and Hulu, possibly with a faster and smoother experience than your TV’s built-in software.
But between Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, and Apple TV, pickin
Until now, if you wanted to play the classic computer games The Sims from 2000 and The Sims 2 from 2004, you needed the original CD-ROMs or DVDs. But that’s about to change.
In celebration of the franchise’s 25th anniversary, Electronic Arts is releasing The Sims Legacy Collection and The Sims 2 Legacy Collection for Wind
The PD-General framework improved computational speed by up to 800 times on a consumer-grade Nvidia RTX 4070 compared to traditional serial processing methods.
Digital Machine has unveiled its RTX 50-series laptops, which include the RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090. The cheapest RTX 5090 laptop starts at $3,786.22.
Japan makes it harder for Chinese entities to obtain chipmaking tools, advanced processors, and cryogenic cooling from Japanese companies.
Super Bowl LIX is less than a week away, so it's a decent time to grab a new TV at a discount. If you're looking to make a living room upgrade before the Chiefs and Eagles go at it once again, we've searched through Amazon, Best Buy and other retai
Who hasn’t sat up at night, pondering what it would be like to play a musical mobile game about peanut butter and jelly, performed in faux Shakespearean verse and animated in the style of Terry Gilliam’s Monty Python shorts? Well, wonder no more: The absurdist PBJ - The Musical (first previewed at Day of the Devs ’24) heads to th
Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/us/iowa-identity-theft-sentencing.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42918644
Points: 72
# Comments: 37
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Article URL: https://www.brainbun.com/blog/i-conditioned-myself-to-fail/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42919788
Points: 35
# Comments: 11
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Article URL: https://github.com/monasticacademy/httptap
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42919909
Points: 144
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Article URL: https://www.anthropic.com/research/constitutional-classifiers
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42920119
Points: 34
# Comments: 16
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Article URL: https://qntm.org/devphilo
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42920285
Points: 69
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Article URL: https://spectrum.ieee.org/mems-time
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42920500
Points: 11
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Article URL: https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-4xq7-4mgh-gp6w
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42920921
Points: 21
# Comments: 5
https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-4xq7-4mgh-gp6w
Article URL: https://shalzuth.com/Blog/IFoundAGameExploit
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42920962
Points: 33
# Comments: 8
Does the military sleep method really help you fall asleep faster? An expert is here to bust myths and share the best tips. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/an-expert-weighs-in-on-the-10-most-popular-sleep-hacks/#ftag=CADf328eec
These are the best Valentine's Day gifts for sleep, including comforters, sheets, sleep masks, blankets and more, tested and chosen by a sleep expert. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/best-valentines-gifts-for-those-who-love-sleep/#ftag=CADf328eec
Many web pages appear to be complying with presidential executive orders related to gender and to diversity initiatives. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/missing-thousands-of-government-web-pages-removed-by-new-administration/#ftag=CADf328eec